Where do recent arrests show up in Michigan?

Michigan recent arrests: County-level — each of 83 county sheriffs and city police via Michigan Sheriffs' Association (https://www.misheriff.org/). Wayne County (Detroit), Oakland County, Macomb County, Kent County (Grand Rapids) for largest. Statewide criminal history: Michigan State Police ICHAT (…

How do I look up an arrest in Michigan?

To look up an arrest in Michigan, the Michigan State Police ICHAT (Internet Criminal History Access Tool) at https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/ provides statewide name-based searches for $10. The MDOC Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) at https://mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2.aspx shows cur…

Where do recent arrests show up in Michigan?

For recent arrests in Michigan, the Michigan State Police Crime Statistics at https://www.michigan.gov/msp/divisions/cjic provides aggregate data. Each county sheriff and city police releases its own arrest log. Wayne County (Detroit) Sheriff at https://wcsheriff.com/, Oakland at https://www.oakgov.…

How do I look up a court case in Michigan?

To look up a court case in Michigan, use the Michigan One Court of Justice public access at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/. Free name and case-number search returns district court, circuit court, court of appeals, and supreme court records statewide. Probate cases are searched at the county Pr…

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🔒 How do I check if someone is in custody in Michigan? ▼

To check if someone is in custody in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Corrections Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) at https://mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2.aspx shows current and former state-prison inmates with detailed records. For county jail detainees, check the local sheriff: Wayne County (Detroit) at https://wcsheriff.com/, Oakland County at https://www.oakgov.com/sheriff, Kent County at https://www.accesskent.com/Sheriff. The Federal BOP inmate locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) governs disclosure of inmate roster data. Sources: MDOC OTIS (https://mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2.aspx), Federal BOP (https://www.bop.gov/).

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🔍 Where do I get an official criminal history report in Michigan? ▼

For an official criminal history report in Michigan, use the Michigan State Police ICHAT (Internet Criminal History Access Tool) at https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/ — name-based statewide checks cost $10. For fingerprint-based statewide and FBI-level checks (required for many licenses and employment), use the MSP Live Scan vendor network. The MSP Criminal Justice Information Center is at 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, MI 48913 (517-241-0606). Court records are free at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/. Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA and MCL 37.2205a. Sources: MSP ICHAT (https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/), MI Courts (https://courts.michigan.gov/).

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🔍 How do I get a criminal background check in Michigan? ▼

To get a criminal background check in Michigan, use the Michigan State Police ICHAT (Internet Criminal History Access Tool) at https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/ — name-based statewide searches cost $10. For fingerprint-based statewide and FBI checks, use the MSP Live Scan vendors network. The MSP Criminal Justice Information Center is at 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, MI 48913 (517-241-0606). Court records are free at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/. Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA and MCL 37.2205a, which restricts use of arrest-only records. Sources: MSP ICHAT (https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/), MI Courts (https://courts.michigan.gov/).

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Highland Park, Michigan · Public Records

Highland Park Public Records, Court Cases & Arrests

Search court records, arrest information, criminal history, and police reports for Highland Park, located in Wayne County, Michigan. All records linked here come from official government sources.

Records access in Highland Park

Key landmarks in Highland Park include the historic Highland Park Ford Plant, which played a key role in the automotive industry, and the beautiful Highland Park Community Center, a hub for local events and activities. The city is also home to the renowned Woodward Avenue, a major thoroughfare that has been a significant route since the early days of Detroit's automotive boom. Neighborhoods such as the Highland Park Historic District showcase the architectural heritage of the area, featuring homes built in various styles from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Crime statistics · Highland Park · FBI UCR 2024

Reported offenses for the Highland Park jurisdiction, total population 11672. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program.

Violent crimes	Property crimes
Total: 250 Murder & non-negligent manslaughter: 9 Rape: 16 Robbery: 96 Aggravated assault: 209	Total: 648 Burglary: 172 Larceny / theft: 277 Motor-vehicle theft: 199 Arson: 26

Reporting period: calendar year 2024.

Highland Park · Population & demographics

Total population	11776
White	3.2%
Black or African American	93.5%
Asian	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial count.

Michigan public records law

Records held by Highland Park city offices, the Wayne County Sheriff, and the Wayne County courts are subject to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (MCL § 15.231).

Where to file a records request in Highland Park

Police records: file with the Highland Park Police Department or via the Wayne County Sheriff for unincorporated areas.

Court records: Wayne County courts handle criminal, civil, family, and probate matters.

Booking and inmate records: Wayne County Sheriff publishes a public inmate roster including booking photos and charges.